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Mar 6, 2020 15 min

Episode 6 | Black Widows

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*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13, as it mentions acts of sexual assault and murder. Whether you’re an arachnophobe or a wealthy man, Black Widows are to be feared. This week I deep dive into where the term Black Widow came from, and the history behind some of the most famous Black Widows of the past. So if you're a woman who would like to learn how to supplement your current income, tune in. For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at [email protected]. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes! Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences! THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts. If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iQ12HvYV4_jpQg9fcwhUkk8QNoPlVOqifNcgKos48IQ/edit?usp=sharing Intro and outro were produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com. Background music was produced by dekstromoramid and downloaded through the following link: https://freesound.org/people/dekstromoramid/sounds/460900/

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